Night Shift Lead: Production & Quality Champion

Hershey Company; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Shift Lead for nights to oversee production operations and maintain quality standards. This role reports to the Production Supervisor and focuses on meeting schedules, controlling costs, and improving processes within the shift.

You will coordinate activities across the production line and ensure adherence to SOPs and safety guidelines. The position requires strong leadership, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form. Food Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, develops, and implements methods, SOPs, and reports to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Communicates with supervisor to establish production and quality control standards, obtains data regarding quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Promotes a team atmosphere, takes pride in workmanship, must be self-motivated, and provides timely and accurate work.
• Communicates with associates on shift on an ongoing basis about the status of the shift.
• Follow all SOPs for production, shipping and receiving and sanitation.
• Monitor and assist Lead Supervisor with the following administrative activities.
• Pre-shift inspections
• Shift reporting
• Trains to fill in for some or all of other key positions on the shift. e.g. PMO, PC, Baker.
• Fills in for supervisors on same or other shifts when they are absent. In that capacity, temporarily assumes all responsibilities of supervisor except disciplinary.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Time management

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Hershey Company in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Shift Lead for nights to oversee production operations and maintain quality standards. This role reports to the Production Supervisor and focuses on meeting schedules, controlling costs, and improving processes within the shift.

You will coordinate activities across the production line and ensure adherence to SOPs and safety guidelines. The position requires strong leadership, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in